RohtasROHTAS: Empowering the Masses through e-Governance

Sasaram, the administrative headquarters of the district Rohtas (Bihar) - a place of historical importance, is surrounded by Bhojpur and Buxar district in the North, by Palamu and Garwah in the South, Aurangabad and a part of Gaya in the East and by Kaimur district in the West. Famous for the Tomb of Sher Shah, built towards the middle of the sixteenth century, is the second highest tomb in India. The Ashok inscription at Chand-tan-pir on a hill near Sasaram is of historical value. The economy is mainly based on agriculture with paddy, maize, wheat & barley being the main crop.